Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme
Seafood processors can now apply for grant aid to continue to innovate and future-proof their businesses.
The Seafood Processing Capital Investment Scheme provides critical funding support that enables processors to invest in product development, innovation and efficiencies in production methods and energy use.
More than €6 million in grant aid has already been allocated to ambitious projects under the scheme since it launched in June 2024.
Under the current call, applications are invited for projects with any of the following objectives:
- Support the development of the processing sector by adding value to, and fully utilising raw material
- Support the development of operational optimisation in the processing sector
- Improve energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions
Applicants and agents are invited to join the third and final drop-in session on Wednesday 11th March 2026 (2.30pm) to learn more about the scheme and application process.
Funding source
Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund and administered by BIM.
Timeline
Deadline: 5th June 2026 (5pm Irish Time)